Gorgeous foggy morning on the water in my new-to-me P&H Leo HV. So extremely happy with the boat, and the paddle was magical.

My dog has been very patient as I trained him on a SUP then the kayak. He still doesn't understand why I keep taking him in the middle of the water, but he is much more chill about it now. I retrofitted a spray skirt with some cushions to give him a sturdy place to lay, and keeps the sand/dirt and water out when he gets on.

Short float this afternoon after work. Leave my bike chained at the bottom, drive up to the put in as usual. Beautiful fall
Colors and placid waters, as usual. Float over, pack out, dude in progress stripping my bike. Not the usual.

Wheels off, toolkit out, covering the cycle carnage with his jacket and shirt. Drop the boat and startle shirtless methy McGee, words proceed. I’m a big f’er and don’t have the appropriate fight or flight response… so a giant moron bitching about the inconvenience of his stripped bike catches the crackhead by off guard. I pack my kit while keeping a side eye to my new acquaintance. Pfd, outer layers, and paddle broke down and secured to my pack. Pack on my back. Secure. Now back to the the bike and the lingering mechanic. Phone out and talking to mom; “a dude is tearing apart my bike in front of me, but it’s cool, just stay on the…” phone disconnects.

Focus back on the bike and the methchanic. It’s his girls bike, he’s taking the wheels for his girls bike, he’s sorry, he’ll help put it back together, he’ll get the wheels… and off he runs… shirtless, the only photo I took (wish I had more).

I assume this is the end, he’s gone… why would he come back? But Lo and behold back he runs with rims in hand.

Proceeded to cobble the bike back together, continue to bitch about the situation to the shirtless tweaked while working. He’s packing up his shit and trying to get out of there, probably assuming the cops are coming.

Off he goes.

Few minutes later off I go… on my wobbly ass death trap of a bike…. leaving my boat chained to the same spot the bike was at.

Wobbly ride back to the car, and drive back to the boat to risk recovery in the dark. 😂

Had a float, and a ride, and didn’t get shived under the bridge. Beautiful.

Found an old coke bottle from the 50s or 60s... I've got about a dozen old bottles now I've found while kayaking.

Yup, it was an amazing experience!

I recently purchased a used future beach 126, I took it out yesterday for the first time and it was great on the water, I love to fish, but this boat is not meant for fishing per say, yes it has rod holders, but having a cockpit, I was a little cramped at 6’ and 210 lbs, which would be a good open cockpit for lakes/ponds with calm waters? Looking to buy used again and around $500. Thank you

Colorful lil trip with my guy to celebrate 12 years of marriage🍂🍁💕

Kayak touring recent weekends in Maine — Aziscohos and Flagstaff

Well not mine exactly. I bought it as a birthday present for my boyfriend. It’s a Wilderness Systems Pungo 120 that the seller said has only been used once. It’s in really great condition and I got it for 275. I hope he likes it!

I inherited 2 Perception Carolina 14.5 with rudders. I had a shed constructed to house the kayaks. I tried a set of RAD pulley lifts and the support beam position just wasn't conducive to this. I think doing brackets/cradles on the long wall studs is going to be the way to go. Any suggestions (especially amazon links)? The shed is only 8' wide so options that put the kayak on their side or on a tilt preferred.

Id be thankful for recommendations. The kayaks were my parents and hold sentimental value. My dad has passed years back and we just sold my mom's home and moved her into memory care and I'm so mentally exhausted I just don't have the bandwidth to research this too much further.

Took the yak out for the first time this morning, learning the boat and making changes, breakfast is better on the water 🤙🏽

I recently acquired one of these kayaks for a great price used and it’s absolutely incredible, and was looking for a new or used paddle for it that fits into the Trak bag and is very light since I fly with it.

I see that Trak itself sells a nice carbon fiber paddle but it’s way out of my budget. I’d prefer to stay less than $175 but am somewhat flexible. The Aqua Bound manta ray 4 piece carbon paddle looks great but it’s more than I can afford.

Would appreciate any recommendations. Thank you!

I call my day on the river or lake a "cruise," but I'm an old blue water sailor.

What do you call your day on the river or lake?

I found this beauty on the side of the road. I took it home and flooded the cockpit and each gear reservoir with water. I did not find any major leaking. I’m looking for advice on:
•Where/which covers should i get for the gear storage areas.
•Do i need a special cockpit cover if i’m looking to do any extended time on the ocean?
•A paddle that won’t break the bank?
•Any other pertinent steps i should take to get a boat found on the side of the road onto the water
•Any brand or manufacturer specific advice.

Person selling this doesn’t know anything about it, looks pretty fast to me, can anyone ID it? Made of fiberglass, has foot pedal for rudder.

Never tried one of these before, I am stoked to go faster after I inevitably flip over several times. Price is good.

Last owner was 5’8”/172cm, I’m 6’3”/192cm, is that a dealbreaker?

Advice appreciated!

Had this lake to myself except for one fishing kayak on the other side. It still baffles me that more people aren’t out here more often. Every time I come out it’s just empty and perfect. Feel incredibly fortunate to be here.